Nutrition

Hold the blueberries! All those anti-oxidants you’ve been working into your diet may not be having the impact on your health that you’ve been told they would. People who add extra antioxidants to their diet or take a supplement don’t…

Adding a bit of spice to your diet is good for your brain as a spice commonly used in curry dishes could help banish bad memories, new research suggests. The flavorful spice turmeric contains a compound called curcumin, which could…

Every year is a good year to take care of your body and soul and 2014 was no exception, with healthy living always in the periphery, whether it be on the grocery store shelf, the gym-wear clad commuters on the…

Much like chocolate and coffee, it has been long debated whether red wine indeed has health benefits and scientists have come a step closer to proving it does, a new study suggests. New research has proven that red wine can…

So you’ve made the proverbial New Year’s resolution to lose weight and be healthier. You’ve cleared out all the junk from your fridge and cupboards and even picked up a set of kettle bells on sale – score! You are…

A compound that is found in chocolate could have health benefits and improve function in the brain, new research suggests. Researchers found that cocoa flavanols, a chemical that is found in chocolate, could lead to improved stimulation of the part…

Women who drink tea and consume citrus fruits and juices could have a reduced risk of developing ovarian cancer, new research suggests. It was found that women who consumed foods and drinks that were high in two groups of flavonoids…

Drinking soda beverages on a daily basis could be as harmful to your health and affect your body’s ageing process as much as cigarettes, new research suggests. Researchers have found that daily consumption of a 20-ounce soda was linked to almost…

Skirt size could be a significant indicator of a higher risk of breast cancer, a new study suggests. While previous research has already suggested a link between weight gain and breast cancer risk, waist measurement could also be a telling…

Having a female doctor could be better for your health as patients are more likely to heed their advice, new research suggests. Patients have been shown to take advice on nutrition, exercise and weight loss more from female physicians than…